Easily recognizable by their pale grey skin and heavily ridged neck Cardassians are evolved from reptilian ancestors. They prefer a darker more humid environment than Human beings, although they can tolerate Human living standards if necessary.

Cardassian history tends to consist of extremes; once a peaceful and spiritual people, their planet's poor resources proved unable to support their expanding population and starvation and disease became rampant. Millions of deaths resulted, leading to a general breakdown in the government. The military forces of the planet staged a take-over and launched several wars against their neighbours in order to secure new resources. Although further millions where lost in these wars, the military government did succeed in stabilizing the situation on Cardassia.

In recent history there has been a great deal of tension between the Cardassian Union and it's neighbours. In particular, the Cardassian Military allied with the Dominion throughout the Dominion War. Ultimately, Cardassian Prime was devastated by the Dominion and the civilasation has been left to rebuild.

Although for many years an enemy of the Federation in the Alpha Quadrant, Cardassians in the Delta Quadrant have been anything from an enemy to an ally! The Cardassian Union does not have a significant presence in the F'asa Sector. In fact, there are only two Cardassians in the entire quadrant: Saul G'hmet, a genetically modified Cardassian of the Dominion Wert'Pataku project; and Path Meridian, a rebel. Both arrived in the Delta Quadrant aboard the Dominion vessel Nemer-Hellae, which was subsequently destoryed. G'hmet has consistently been a thorn in the side of Captain Reena Harras of the USS Phantom (formerly the USS Shadow) but has proven useful, while Path has offered her skills to aid the Federation and the Phantom in particular.

INFORMATION

Species: Cardassian
Classification: Bi-pedal Humanoid
Affiliation: Cardassian Union
Homeworld: Cardassia Prime
Location: Alpha Quadrant

Special Abilities:
The Cardassian people are proud of their heritage and are as well known for their culture and the arts as for their agressive imperialistic tendancies. They are generally physically stronger than humans but are have a lack of tolerance for extreme cold. They prefer the humidity and warmth of their native lands.

Traits:
Imperialistic, highly intelligent, cultural

Description:
Cardassians have grey-toned skin and dark hair. They have muscled ridges that extend down the side of the neck across the shoulder and have a facial ridge above the nose and up the forehead.